SP- Driveshaft Repair and Service

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is seeking a vendor(s) to provide driveshaft repair services. The vendor(s) will be responsible for replacing tubes, yokes, spline couplings, U-joints, center bearings, balancing the driveshaft assembly, painting, and fabricating complete assemblies. The repairs must meet or exceed OEM specifications, and the vendor must have an established full-service driveshaft repair facility located within the bid area(s). The contract term is 3 years, from October 16, 2020 to October 15, 2023, with the possibility of up to 2 years of renewal. Quotes must be submitted by the published due date on the BidBuy portal. The vendor must provide an estimate within 24 hours of receiving the driveshaft and receive approval from ISTHA's Fleet Manager before initiating any repairs. The vendor must also provide proof of their cost for any necessary parts upon request.

The RFQ includes a "Discount Sharing Program" for replacement parts, where the vendor must share the amount of discount they receive from the manufacturer's list price. Insurance requirements are specified, and invoices must include the required statutory certification. The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor is unknown, and the budget range for the contract is not specified.